Double Chocolate Bombe

Health score
1%
Double Chocolate Bombe
45 min.
10
298kcal

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Indulge in the exquisite decadence of our Double Chocolate Bombe, a dessert that promises to satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lover. This enchanting treat combines the rich, velvety textures of dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse, all nestled within layers of moist, flavorful cake. Perfectly balanced and bursting with chocolatey goodness, this dessert is designed to impress at any gathering, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties, celebrations, or simply when you're in the mood to treat yourself.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this elegant dessert may appear complicated, but it’s surprisingly accessible even for novice bakers. The delightful layers of chocolate will captivate your guests and leave them asking for seconds. We've crafted this recipe to serve ten people, ensuring that there’s enough to share—if you’re willing to part with it!

The addition of toasted pecans adds a wonderful nuttiness, while the chocolate ganache on top provides a glossy finish that's as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Garnished with delicate chocolate curls, the Double Chocolate Bombe not only tastes divine but also looks like a show-stopper. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • 10 servings chocolate 
  • 10 servings chocolate 
  • 10 servings chocolate white
  • 10 servings chocolate curls 
  • large eggs separated
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • cup sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Process pecans in a food processor until ground; set aside.
  2. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Add vanilla, beating until blended.
  4. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  5. Combine flour, soda, and pecans; add to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
  6. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
  7. Pour into a well-greased and floured 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
  8. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan, and cool on wire rack.
  9. Line a 3-quart mixing bowl (8 1/2 inches across) with plastic wrap.
  10. Cut cake lengthwise into 2-inch strips; line prepared bowl with cake strips, reserving remainder.
  11. Spread Chocolate Mousse over cake in bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.
  12. Pour White Chocolate Mousse into bowl over chocolate layer; cover and chill 1 hour. Cover with remaining strips. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
  13. Invert bombe onto a cake plate, and spread with ganache.
  14. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories298kcal
Protein5.68%
Fat50.48%
Carbs43.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.13
Glycemic Load
21.95
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.6352174003487%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.59mg
Delphinidin
0.4mg
Catechin
0.39mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:298.09kcal
14.9%
Fat:17.05g
26.23%
Saturated Fat:6.07g
37.92%
Carbohydrates:33.31g
11.1%
Net Carbohydrates:32.26g
11.73%
Sugar:22.92g
25.46%
Cholesterol:69.59mg
23.2%
Sodium:127.14mg
5.53%
Alcohol:0.21g
100%
Alcohol %:0.32%
100%
Protein:4.31g
8.63%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.03%
Selenium:9.86µg
14.08%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.14%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.9%
Folate:32.02µg
8.01%
Phosphorus:77.19mg
7.72%
Iron:1.12mg
6.22%
Copper:0.12mg
6.18%
Vitamin A:246.47IU
4.93%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.77%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.3%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.29%
Vitamin B3:0.86mg
4.29%
Fiber:1.05g
4.21%
Magnesium:16.67mg
4.17%
Vitamin K:3.72µg
3.54%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.43%
Calcium:32.66mg
3.27%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.04%
Potassium:89.6mg
2.56%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.45%
Source:My Recipes